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All the hardware or devices need to be connected each other to the Local Area Networking (LAN), to enable them share one internet line to get connected to the Internet. This is a basic idea on how to connect all your hardware to the LAN. Connecting the Computers
All PCs have to connect to the switch/hub, which are merge as a LAN. A local area network (LAN) is a group of computers and associated devices that share a common communications line and typically share the resources of a single processor or server within a small geographic area (for example, within an office building). In this article I assume that all PCs have been completely installed with Windows 98 operating system and using static IP Address instead of dynamic IP (DHCP) for each system because CCAutoSoft cyber cafe management software currently only support static IP Address. Installing and Configuring Ethernet Adapter Card In order to enable each PC communicate with each other we have to install the networking protocol. Common ones used in a simple network are IPX/SPX and TCP/IP. To install, open Network Neighborhood properties, click “Add” button, Select “Protocol” and “Add” button, scroll down in the manufacturer list and select Microsoft, select IPX/SPX and click “OK”. The next one should be the same, but select TCP/IP instead. Once installed, select TCP/IP in the Network Neighborhood Properties window, click “Properties” button. Insert into TCP/IP Properties: The PC’s IP Address, e.g. 192.168.1.2 -Each PC must have different IP Address e.g.: 192.168.1.2, 192.168.1.3, 192.168.1.4, 192.168.1.5 and so on. Gateway: 192.168.1.1 (modem/router IP Address) DNS: refer to your Internet Provider. In this case I use Malaysian TMNet’s DNS: 202.188.0.133 and 202.188.1.5 Click “OK” button, and restart PC. The computer will be ready to get connected once it is restarted. Do the same to other PC. Cabling/Wiring Commonly use cables are co-ax and cat5 with RJ-45 and BNC connector. Most of new
All PCs have to connect to the switch/hub, which are merge as a LAN. A local area network (LAN) is a group of computers and associated devices that share a common communications line and typically share the resources of a single processor or server within a small geographic area (for example, within an office building). In this article I assume that all PCs have been completely installed with Windows 98 operating system and using static IP Address instead of dynamic IP (DHCP) for each system because CCAutoSoft cyber cafe management software currently only support static IP Address. Installing and Configuring Ethernet Adapter Card In order to enable each PC communicate with each other we have to install the networking protocol. Common ones used in a simple network are IPX/SPX and TCP/IP. To install, open Network Neighborhood properties, click “Add” button, Select “Protocol” and “Add” button, scroll down in the manufacturer list and select Microsoft, select IPX/SPX and click “OK”. The next one should be the same, but select TCP/IP instead. Once installed, select TCP/IP in the Network Neighborhood Properties window, click “Properties” button. Insert into TCP/IP Properties: The PC’s IP Address, e.g. 192.168.1.2 -Each PC must have different IP Address e.g.: 192.168.1.2, 192.168.1.3, 192.168.1.4, 192.168.1.5 and so on. Gateway: 192.168.1.1 (modem/router IP Address) DNS: refer to your Internet Provider. In this case I use Malaysian TMNet’s DNS: 202.188.0.133 and 202.188.1.5 Click “OK” button, and restart PC. The computer will be ready to get connected once it is restarted. Do the same to other PC. Cabling/Wiring Commonly use cables are co-ax and cat5 with RJ-45 and BNC connector. Most of new